In the year 2011, the film and visual production industries have both film-analog and digital equipment that were being used side-by-side in the cinema production industry. The world of digitalisation was continuing its spread and digital cameras equipped with Super 35mm equivalent large-format sensors were becoming the mainstay of the industry. Amid this environment, Canon leveraged on tis visual technologies, including the optical technologies cultivated since its founding, and launched its Cinema EOS System, thus formally marking its entry into the cinema production industry.

Ever since, Canon has continued to expand the boundaries of visual expression and pursue the development of devices with ever-evolving technology. The company’s first Cinema EOS camera, the EOS C300, which is equipped with a CMOS sensor that realizes video reproduction comparable to 35mm film, was awarded a Technology and Engineering Emmy® award from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) in 2012. What’s more, the company has been honored for its cinema lenses, having received another Technology and Engineering Emmy® award in 2017 for its 4K cinema lenses that have earned high praise from the market for its excellent optical performance. 

Canon’s Cinema EOS System is widely used in the modern cinema production industry, including in film and television production. The EOS C300 Mark II (released in September 2015) digital cinema camera and eight cinema lenses were used in the filming of the 2018 Academy Award-winning documentary Free Solo. The System was also honored at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2020, where the winner of the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Cinematography, ACASĂ, MY HOME, was filmed with the EOS C300 and EOS C100 Mark II (released in December 2014). 

When developing such equipment as cameras and lenses for the cinema production market, it’s essential to have assistance from professionals in the field who use the equipment. From the release of its first digital cinema cameras (EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL) and lenses (CN-E14.5-60mm T 2.6 L S / CN-E14.5-60mm T 2.6 L SP) in January 2012, Canon has always sought out feedback about performance, ease-of-use and recording styles from experts on the front lines of cinema production. The company has always strived to develop products with designs and intuitive ergonomics that enable the shooting styles and visual expression demanded by professionals. 

Comment from Hiroto Okawara, Unit Executive, Image Solutions Business Unit 2 

I am truly honored to have reached this ten-year milestone. It’s thanks to the support from all of you in the cinema production industry, we’ve made it all the way here from our very first steps into Hollywood. In order to help creators produce work as close to their ideals as possible, we will continue to push forward in our efforts to further develop the Cinema EOS System. 

The cinema production industry evolves day by day, and Canon will also continue to implement new technologies in order to create products that serve the ever-diversifying needs of users. 

Comment from David Klein, member of the American Society of Cinematographers and Cinema EOS System user 

Canon still cameras and lenses have been in my hands since I was old enough to click a shutter. Canon’s cinema lenses have been in my hands for almost 10 years now and we have relied heavily on specific characteristics like their personality, sharpness, consistency and reliability. The EOS-1D C has been in the arsenal since 2013 along with every flavor of EOS C300 in some capacity, and they’ve all given us the images we want and need on a daily basis. So happy 10-year anniversary Cinema EOS System, we’re all looking forward to the next 10. 

The Cinema EOS System product lineup 

Launched in 2011, Canon’s Cinema EOS System leverages the company’s strengths— including the ability to develop and manufacture in-house such key devices as CMOS sensors, visual processing platform, and interchangeable lenses. Today, the System’s expansive lineup comprises 13 digital cinema cameras and 30 cinema lenses (1). In addition to digital cinema cameras and lenses, the System is compatible with the company’s EOS Series RF and EF lenses, thus helping to support a diverse range of visual expression for creators everywhere. 

Notes:

(1) As of November 4, 2021. Cinema lens count excludes the EF-EOS R 0.71X mount adapter.  

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Canon EOS C70 – First Cinema EOS Camera with RF mount

The Canon EOS C70 is the first Cinema EOS System camera to be equipped with an RF mount, opening up a new era, opportunities and possibilities in cinematography and videography, making it compatible with any of the RF lenses from Canon’s EOS R System. Users can also equip themselves with the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x (sold separately and more information below), the EOS C70 can also support the extensive lineup of lenses available from the Canon EF lenses family (2).

Featuring a 4K Super 35mm CMOS DGO (Dual Gain Output) sensor, the EOS C70 can capture high-image-quality 4K video in 4:2:2 (10-bit) color that delivers rich gradation, even in environments with significantly high contrast which demands high dynamic range. Moreover, the camera is equipped with the DIGIC DV7 image-processing platform capable of high-speed processing, enabling users to record high-frame rate 4K/120P video to UHS-II standard SD cards. 

The EOS C70 is equipped with two SD card slots and supports a variety of recording modes such as simultaneous recording, relay recording and 4K/2K recording. The camera also inherits many professional features found in the existing Cinema EOS lines, including two mini XLRs, audio control dials, Timecode IN/OUT ,full HDMI terminal and the newly designed “Direct Touch Control” function that allows users to change recording settings quickly and directly from the camera’s touchscreen panel. 

In addition, the camera also incorporates Canon’s proprietary Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, which offers even greater performance with the addition of our Intelligent Tracking and Recognition System. This advanced algorithm developed under deep learning technology works in conjunction with our Face Detection AF and further improves focus tracking, even when a subject is looking away from the camera. Combined with our new highly responsive touch screen, image focusing is now faster and even more intuitive. 

Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x

Along with the announcement of the Canon EOS C70, Canon also announced the launch of the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x, a lens adapter for the EOS C70, the first RF mount camera model from the Cinema EOS System, this adapter would enable the camera to use EF series lenses.

Employing a miniaturized optical system, the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x allows for video recording using the EOS C70 and EF series lenses with an angle of view close to that of the mounted full-frame lens. This allows users to take full advantage of the wide selection of EF series lenses as well as expands the possibilities and flexibility of video production. 

The optical system of the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x reduces focal length by 0.71x, thus allowing the EOS C70—equipped with a Super-35mm DGO sensor—to record video using EF lenses (2) originally designed for full-frame sensors with an angle of view similar to the original angle of the full-frame lenses. In addition, reducing the size of the optical system gains approximately one extra stop (one lens aperture “f-number”) of brightness, thus requiring lower ISO sensitivity. This enables high-image-quality recording with less noise, even in low-light environments such as indoors or at night. 

When equipped with EF lenses (3) via the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x, the EOS C70 digital cinema camera can achieve the same Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus functionality across the entire image, just like digital cinema cameras with an EF mount. In addition, the camera can also record and display data such as peripheral illumination correction, effectiveness of lateral chromatic aberration correction, F-number and focal length. 

Canon CJ20eX5B – Designed for 4K broadcast cameras

Together with the Canon EOS C70 and Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x announcements, Canon announced the launch of a new addition to its UHDxs series of portable zoom lenses for 4K broadcast cameras employing 2/3 inch sensors.

The CJ20eX5B offers a 20x zoom ratio with a focal length of 5 mm at the wide end while achieving superb 4K optical performance throughout the entire zoom range. Delivering high optical performance, the CJ20eX5B creates immersive and high-quality visual expression of content such as sports broadcasting and programming content filmed on-location. With the addition of this new lens for 4K broadcast cameras, Canon helps support a wide range of user needs. 

The CJ20eX5B features a wide-angle focal length of 5 mm—ideal for capturing expansive scenes including full stadium views—while also providing a 20x zoom ratio that accommodates a range of frequently used focal lengths up to 100 mm. On top of this, the lens is equipped with a built-in 2x extender that enables users to quickly double the focal length up to 200 mm while preserving fine visual details. 

While delivering 4K optical performance, the CJ20eX5B achieves a compact and lightweight design comparable to HD camera lenses, weighing only approximately 2.24 kg (4) and measuring approximately 166.3 mm (W) x 110.8 mm (H) x 251.7 mm (D). As such, the lens maintains the high levels of maneuverability required while reducing operation stress during production. 

The CJ20eX5B utilizes fluorite, UD and super UD lens (5) elements, all optimally arranged in a proprietary optical configuration. This allows for excellent suppression of chromatic aberrations such as color bleeding and fringing to achieve excellent image quality all the way to the peripheral areas of the image. 

Notes:

(1) The EOS C70 measures approximately 160.0 mm (W) x 130.2 mm (H) x 115.9 mm (D) and weighs approximately  

(2) Includes CN-E (EF cinema) lenses. Excludes RF lenses, EF-M lenses, EF-S lenses and some manual focus lenses.  

(3) As of September 25, 2020, the following lenses are compatible: the EF16-35mm f/2.8L III USM (released in October 2016), the EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM (released in September 2012), the EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM (released in November 2016). Canon plans to gradually expand the list of compatible lenses by providing free-of-charge firmware updates. EF lenses are still compatible with the camera, but Canon recommends that firmware updates be installed in order to effectively utilize functions which link the camera and lens.  

(4) For the CJ20eX5B IASE S. The CJ20eX5B IRSE S weighs approximately 2.16 kg. The CJ20eX5B IASE S is equipped with a focus servo motor, while the CJ20eX5B IRSE S is not.  

(5) A lens element utilizing ultra-low dispersion (UD) glass. Super UD lenses realize further improvements in performance over UD lenses.  

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